THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 22, 2017

*Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Earth Day*

Our Nation is blessed with abundant natural resources and
awe-inspiring beauty. Americans are rightly grateful for these
God-given gifts and have an obligation to safeguard them for
future generations. My Administration is committed to keeping our
air and water clean, to preserving our forests, lakes, and open
spaces, and to protecting endangered species.

Economic growth enhances environmental protection. We can and
must protect our environment without harming Americas working
families. That is why my Administration is reducing unnecessary
burdens on American workers and American companies, while being
mindful that our actions must also protect the environment.

Rigorous science is critical to my Administrations efforts to
achieve the twin goals of economic growth and environmental
protection. My Administration is committed to advancing
scientific research that leads to a better understanding of our
environment and of environmental risks. As we do so, we should
remember that rigorous science depends not on ideology, but on a
spirit of honest inquiry and robust debate.

This April 22nd, as we observe Earth Day, I hope that our Nation
can come together to give thanks for the land we all love and
call home.